Archive for June, 2009
Is a debt consolidation loan possible with OUT home equity?
Kim Y asked:
My ex has the house. The only collaterol I have is some IRA’s that have double the value as my debt.
My ex has the house. The only collaterol I have is some IRA’s that have double the value as my debt.
What alternatives are out there? What do you suggest?
I have great credit, pay on time, not behind. I am wanting to get a home within a year, but will not be able with such a large debt. This monkey on my back is stifiling.
Thank you ahead of time for your suggestions!
081707 10:07
Neil Vanier
Is this the way that a debt consolidation company works? They reduce the amount?
li x asked:
What is a good debt consolidation company that will negotiate what you owe by negotiating with the creditor, and then you owe less than before to each creditor, but you owe them for one big new loan , to them for paying your debts?
So they are getting your debts down by negotiating and then give you a consolidation loan to cover the amount owed to them now?
Lesli Workman
What is a good debt consolidation company that will negotiate what you owe by negotiating with the creditor, and then you owe less than before to each creditor, but you owe them for one big new loan , to them for paying your debts?
So they are getting your debts down by negotiating and then give you a consolidation loan to cover the amount owed to them now?
Lesli Workman
Is there a type of debt consolidation for payday loans?
zozosammy asked:
I’ve met with a lawyer to start to file for bankruptcy. The two main components of my debt are a car repo, which for some reason I still owe around $6000, and some payday loans, which I owe around $3000. I’m trying to find a way around bankruptcy, if any, does anyone have any ideas?
Elias Brammer
I’ve met with a lawyer to start to file for bankruptcy. The two main components of my debt are a car repo, which for some reason I still owe around $6000, and some payday loans, which I owe around $3000. I’m trying to find a way around bankruptcy, if any, does anyone have any ideas?
Elias Brammer
Which is the better option in regards to reducing debt: debt consolidation or debt settlement (negotiation)?
Roderick C asked:
There has been considerable debate between two specific debt reducing options: debt consolidation and debt settlement (negotiation). I’m trying to decide which is the best option to select if one wants to reduce their financial debt (specifically credit card debt). I’m sure there’s pros and cons to both options, however which is more effective? Please advise.
Milford Brusco
There has been considerable debate between two specific debt reducing options: debt consolidation and debt settlement (negotiation). I’m trying to decide which is the best option to select if one wants to reduce their financial debt (specifically credit card debt). I’m sure there’s pros and cons to both options, however which is more effective? Please advise.
Milford Brusco
Have you ever heard of debt management (not debt consolidation) and if so, do you think it is beneficial? Why?
lauren london asked:
I make about $55,000/year and I currently owe approx. $34,000 in credit debt alone. That’s not including my car and student loans plus I still have rent to pay etc. I do not want to file bankruptcy if I don’t have to. I also would like to stay away from consolidation. My credit is average considering I have a high debt to income ratio, but I pay my bills on time.
Today, I was told by a company that they have something called debt management. I’ve never heard of that, but they said unlike debt consolidation where they lower both your interest rate AND balance, all debt management does is get the creditor to lower the interest rate. I would pay a monthly payment to the company and a monthly fee and they would make my payment for me.
At this point, I can only make minimum payments and my balance is going nowhere…Should I give debt management a try?
What are your thoughts and please state why or why not. They said this will not negatively affect my credit score.
Fausto Swift
I make about $55,000/year and I currently owe approx. $34,000 in credit debt alone. That’s not including my car and student loans plus I still have rent to pay etc. I do not want to file bankruptcy if I don’t have to. I also would like to stay away from consolidation. My credit is average considering I have a high debt to income ratio, but I pay my bills on time.
Today, I was told by a company that they have something called debt management. I’ve never heard of that, but they said unlike debt consolidation where they lower both your interest rate AND balance, all debt management does is get the creditor to lower the interest rate. I would pay a monthly payment to the company and a monthly fee and they would make my payment for me.
At this point, I can only make minimum payments and my balance is going nowhere…Should I give debt management a try?
What are your thoughts and please state why or why not. They said this will not negatively affect my credit score.
Fausto Swift









